Here's the tale of a 22-year-old Dutch immigrant who illegally stowed away to America, only to emerge as one of the towering figures of modern art. If ever you've seen an abstract painting and wondered, "What gives here?" then de Kooning's story will open your eyes and heart. This book is the essence of Willem de Kooning, who transformed the way we look at the world today.

Discover the joys of his: Freaky women's faces. Breathtaking colors and their impact on the viewer. Lyrically beautiful later works.